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This episode is one to remember for the candid conversation and insight we gleaned from our guest. Author, 'Where is your wrapper?', Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi is more than just the former first lady of a south-western state in Nigeria. She is one of Africa's most vocal feminists and gender equality advocates. It was quite hard choosing which essays to focus on from her riveting collectio

I do not come to you by chance is one of those African fiction books, we’d recommend in a heartbeat. Relatable, great plot and nuanced, Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani says she wanted to tell a story that is reflective of the people around us. Published in 2009 and soon to hit the big screen as an executively produced film by Genevieve Nnaji, we’re delighted to have Adaobi as our guest

We had an incredible conversation on grief with Onyi Nwabineli. Focused on her debut, Someday Maybe, this episode is healing as well as honest. Onyi's willingness to share beyond the book is refreshing and left us anticipating her next book- Allow me to introduce myself. Listen in and get all the scoop on her writing journey and 2024 new release. 

At the worth reading podcast, our strong commitment to promoting an egalitarian society runs deep. Hence, our focus on spotlighting African literature at its finest. It is only right that the Black History Month does not go by without us commemorating it. To help us do justice to this year’s BHM theme is our guest Ola Awonubi - author of A Nurse’s Tale. This episode is a specia

We had a number of questions for Michael Afenfia on this episode. The author of the best selling “The Mechanics of Yenagoa”, answered them all with gusto as we discussed his latest novel “Leave my bones in Saskatoon”. You’ll hardly run of out themes to explore when you read this page-turner of a book. Immigration also takes a center stage in our conversation as Michael Af

Our first dive into the fascinating world of fantasy fiction had to be with this debut by Umar Turaki. One thing 'Such a Beautiful Thing to behold' did for us is keep us on the edge from start to finish. Set in the beautiful city of Jos, Plateau state, North central Nigeria, you will be immersed in the culture and practices while oscillating between the imaginary village of

After 11 episodes of the Worth Reading Podcast, Tobi and Seyi, did their first ever in-person recording. Guess their book in focus? Seyi’s all-time favourite fiction, “Everything Good will come” by the inimitable Sefi Atta. This episode is fun, full of bants and all the bookish excitement you’ve come to know the show for. We hope that you enjoy listening as you find ou

Your favourite book connoisseurs are back with an all new season! What better way to start the season than with all-time fave - Ayobami Adebayo. She’s the author of the bestselling debut Stay with me. We got her to share all the inside scoops and other exciting details about her latest book— A Spell of Good Things. Make sure to listen till the end, rate and review this podcast,

Perhaps, a better title for this episode should have been ‘The Reminisce Episode.’ This is because we were super pumped to look back with uttermost joy at how far we have come. It’s Episode 10! Pinch us!! Arguably our shortest episode yet, our goal for this episode was clear- share the highlights of the entire season, appreciate some key players on this meaningful journey we

Love in Winter Wonderland is a Young Adult fiction written by Abiola Bello. Set in Stoke Newington, two teenagers come together at Christmas to save a struggling black, independent bookstore from going under.Tobi and Seyi explore this book with the award winning British-Nigerian author, Abiola Bello. We get to know more about her writing journey, fond memories of Christmas and affi